salary$64,180 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,310per year
Jobs in the area6,400people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 25.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $64,180 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $51,570 and $75,310.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 25.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.